Zebrafish Research & Aquatics Specialist — Lab Facility Lead

utaustin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garner Lab at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a reliable Zebrafish Research & Aquatics Specialist to support the operation of a research zebrafish facility. Responsibilities include routine husbandry, tank maintenance, water-quality monitoring, and support of zebrafish-based research.

Willingness to perform weekend/holiday duty, maintain records, and assist with genotyping and colony management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, marine science, aquaculture, animal science, engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree in a related field, or bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day health and operation of the laboratory zebrafish facility, including feeding, tank cleaning, and water-quality checks.
• Set up crosses, collect embryos, maintain breeding records, and assist with colony planning and genotyping.
• Ensure facility organization, inventory, safety compliance, and adherence to IACUC and other procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Independent work

Organization and communication

Education

RESA I: Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

RESA II: Master’s degree or Bachelor’s +2 years experience

RESA III: PhD or Master’s +2 years or Bachelor’s +4 years

RESA IV: PhD +2 years or Master’s +4 years or Bachelor’s +6 years

Tools

Recirculating aquatic systems

Water-quality monitoring equipment

Fish-care equipment and tanks

IACUC protocols familiarity

Job description

The Garner Lab at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a reliable Zebrafish Research & Aquatics Specialist to support the operation of a research zebrafish facility. Responsibilities include routine husbandry, tank maintenance, water-quality monitoring, and support of zebrafish-based research.

Willingness to perform weekend/holiday duty, maintain records, and assist with genotyping and colony management.